Chinese
tōngguò
Meaning: to pass through; to pass (an exam/bill)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

通過
通
過
通过
通
过

Example sentences

He passed the exam.
所有的學生都通過了考試。
所有的学生都通过了考试。
All the students passed the exam.
這些貨物將通過鐵路進行運輸。
这些货物将通过铁路进行运输。
These goods will be transported by rail.
行人通過馬路時請走斑馬線,以確保安全。
行人通过马路时请走斑马线,以确保安全。
Pedestrians should use the crosswalk when crossing the street to ensure safety.
植物通過根部吸收養分和水分。
植物通过根部吸收养分和水分。
Plants absorb nutrients and water through their roots.
他們通過和平手段實現了政權的交接。
他们通过和平手段实现了政权的交接。
They achieved the handover of political power through peaceful means.
公司通過多種渠道銷售產品。
公司通过多种渠道销售产品。
The company sells products through multiple channels.
通過海關時,請準備好護照。
通过海关时,请准备好护照。
Please have your passport ready when passing through customs.
大會通過了這項決議。
大会通过了这项决议。
The assembly passed this resolution.
委員會通過了這項新的提案。
委员会通过了这项新的提案。
The committee approved this new proposal.

Usage Notes

Can mean physically passing through a space or successfully completing a test/getting approval for a proposal.

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